Mojo Training of Journalists in Islamabad and Lahore
The Virtual University of Pakistan with the collaboration of the Press Information Department Islamabad and the Pakistan Information Center organized a series of Mojo (Mobile Journalism) training sessions for the…
Pakistan Can No Longer be Policy Neutral on Cryptocurrency Regulations
The world is seeing an unparalleled explosion in cryptocurrencies (or cryptos). Cryptos have emerged as a new asset class where hedge funds and investment firms globally are launching new vehicles…
Is Pakistan ready for online therapy?
People have a hard time making a decision when it comes to seeking online versus in-person therapy. Hence, the question of online therapy counselling as opposed to in-person counselling is…
Punjab sets aside Rs470bn for health sector
The Punjab government has proposed an amount of Rs 470 billion for health sector in its budget 2022-23, which is 27% higher than the current year (2021-22) budgetary allocation of…
COVID-19, HPV, smallpox and polio: four vaccine successes
four vaccine successes Most people will agree the key to easing COVID-19 restrictions has been the use of vaccine. Although they are imperfect in that they do not prevent a…
ICRC organises training on health issues
ICRC organises training on health issues, Islamabad Considering media as the fourth pillar of a state due to its important role towards transferring information and opinion making, experts at a…
Two Students Representing Pakistan at Future Problem Solving International Conference 2022
Future Problem Solving Program International’s (FPSPI) Hybrid International Conference will host over 1,800 champion problem-solvers from around the globe. The Opening Ceremony on June 9th, 2022 will kick off this…
Punjab govt proposes Rs13.76bn for forestry, wildlife and fisheries
The Punjab government has proposes allocation of a total budget of Rs13.76 billion for forestry, wildlife and fisheries collectively for the year 2022-23 out of which Rs7.17 billion are proposed…
Sea turtles along Pakistan’s coast face host of threats
Sea turtles along Pakistan’s coast are facing many anthropogenic threats, including habitat degradation, plastic pollution, and entanglement in fishing gears, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). As a result…
Pakistan installs biometric ID gates at Afghanistan border
The Pakistan government installs biometric identity verification devices at the border with Afghanistan, according to the Business Recorder to ease the process of passing between the countries. The Recorder reports…
OGDCL discovers gas reserves in Ghotki, Sindh
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered gas from its exploratory efforts at Umair South East-1 Well located in Guddu Block, District Ghotki, Sindh. OGDCL, in a…
MNAs for boosting export-oriented industrial, agricultural growth
Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Wednesday stressed the need for giving a boost to the industrial and agricultural production, keeping in view the international market standards and requirements, to…